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the ram factiifications may be r america, bad for israel. i think there are a lot of things that could wind up happening in the middle east with our involvement that would be unintended and may make the situation worse. >> before i let you go, september was already a very crowded month for all of the things you have to do, just to kick them down. debt ceiling, farm bill, the nsa and the ever-looming implementation of obamacare and now syria on top of that. how will that impact what you have to do come september 9th? >> nothing's more important than making the decision whether to send young men and women to war, and i think this trumps all over issues and it is incredibly important we have a free and open debate in congress before we get involved in another war. so we have a lot important things coming up. they'll all get accomplished, but i think a meaningful debate on whether or not we send men and women to warp is very important for our country. >> any chance you'd come back early to washington for this? >> you know, there is talk of that
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just as much as it did perhaps people in america and the u.k. and in the wider world. syrian officials, government officials, were watching this speech, and quite frankly, after it, they must have been smiling because from their perspective, this will look like obama looking weak. they will see major doubts in western and american public opinion. they'll see skepticism about military action. and they'll see cracks in america's seeming determination to take military action against syria. within the last hour, there has been official reaction from the syrian government. its deputy prime minister has just said, a u.s. decision that is a postponement? this is laughable. our military readiness has averted this aggression. we're confident, and this confidence is not going to shake. so that's pretty clear, the syrian government here quite happy that a military strike has been postponed. >> bill, can you only imagine the reaction in riyadh right now? the secretary of state called his counterpart, prince fiasal, the foreign minister. but the saudis wanted it. turkey wanted some
just as much as it did perhaps people in america and the u.k. and in the wider world. syrian officials, government officials, were watching this speech, and quite frankly, after it, they must have been smiling because from their perspective, this will look like obama looking weak. they will see major doubts in western and american public opinion. they'll see skepticism about military action. and they'll see cracks in america's seeming determination to take military action against syria. within...
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. >> nobody in america wants this war. let's start with that. i think the president felt he was being stampeded into a war by his own staffer a and washin elite. >> his own words as well. >> he said red line. he said red line a year ago. is that written in the bible. people bring that up as a typical washington story, typical washington hysteria. the french call the logic of war. everybody gets on this train within a power elite and just keeps pushing toward war until there's no turning back. he said it's time to stop and take breath. >> i understand that. in that if you think it's just politics playing out but don't you think the president feels some sort of pressure saying those are my words. am i going to have any credibility if i do nothing. >> he said he's going to do something about it, but he said congress has got to get on board. frankly, he had not put the ducks in a row that he needs to do before he does anything. it's not going to be a limited strike. you start with a limited strike, it's going to escalate. he'll need a lot more suppo
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we are the united states of america. we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in damascus. out of the ashes of world war, we built an international order and enforced the rules that gave it meaning. and we did so because we believe that the rights of individuals to live in peace and dignity depends on the responsibilities of nations. we aren't perfect, but this nation more than any other has been willing to meet those responsibilities. so to all members of congress, of both parties, i ask you to take this vote for our national security. i am looking forward to the debate. in doing so, i ask you, members of congress, to consider that some things are more important than partisan differences or the politics of the moment. ultimately, this is not about who occupies this office at any given time. it's about who we are as a country. i believe that the people's representatives must be invested in what america does abroad. and now is the time to show the world that america keeps our commitments. we do what we say
we are the united states of america. we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in damascus. out of the ashes of world war, we built an international order and enforced the rules that gave it meaning. and we did so because we believe that the rights of individuals to live in peace and dignity depends on the responsibilities of nations. we aren't perfect, but this nation more than any other has been willing to meet those responsibilities. so to all members of congress, of both...
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but we are the united states of america. we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in damascus. we lead with the belief that right makes might. not the other way around. i'm ready to act in the face of this outrage. i am acting congress to send a message to the world that we are ready to move forward together as one nation. >> we continue to follow the breaking news from this afternoon in washington where president obama surprised many when he announced he will now seek approval from congress before launching any military action in syria. >> here's my question for every member of congress and every member of the global community. what message will we send if a dictator can gas hundreds of children to death in plain sight and pay no price? what's the purpose of the international system that we've built if a prohibition on the use of chemical weapons that has been agreed to by the governments of 98% of the world's people, and approved overwhelmingly by the congress of the united states, is not enforced? >> this
but we are the united states of america. we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in damascus. we lead with the belief that right makes might. not the other way around. i'm ready to act in the face of this outrage. i am acting congress to send a message to the world that we are ready to move forward together as one nation. >> we continue to follow the breaking news from this afternoon in washington where president obama surprised many when he announced he will now seek...
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i'm trying to figure out what the buy in for america will be. i certainly do feel for what is happening in syria, but i want to be sure of the intelligence, because i don't want another iraq. >> you know, when you talk about costs, i think about obama care too. how some people might lose their jobs because of what it will cost. it will cost a lot to implement, and they're taking a look at that too. this is life or death for real people, citizens of syria, and historically, martha, the u.s. has always been looked at as the superpower who would step in. even if we can't do it alone, should we try? >> i'm disappointed at the time it's taking for the president to act, i mean, nine weeks before the election last year, he said, that this was a red line in the sand. and we have watched while close to 100,000 syrians have died before this chem coical weapons attack. we have to decide what are we as a country? are we a country that's going to stand up for weaker people like this, the 100,000 plus that died in the chemical attacks? or are we going to be a
i'm trying to figure out what the buy in for america will be. i certainly do feel for what is happening in syria, but i want to be sure of the intelligence, because i don't want another iraq. >> you know, when you talk about costs, i think about obama care too. how some people might lose their jobs because of what it will cost. it will cost a lot to implement, and they're taking a look at that too. this is life or death for real people, citizens of syria, and historically, martha, the...
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it's because they want the security of the united states of america, and to me, everybody that's willing -- strike that. everybody that's able to make that contribution should be forced to do it. then when the congress says that it's mandatory that we send troops, and these troops may be in harm's way, members of congress will hear from their voters, and their voters would say whether or not in their opinion there should be a red line, or in their opinion, whether or not the united states should attack another country, whether you call it war, limited war, the fact remains we were looking for weapons of mass sdru destructions, we didn't find it. so we know what war is, and people that have been involved in war know that it's hell, and it shouldn't be based on drawing red lines. >> you're obviously being very critical of the president right now for drawing that red line. i want to get reaction from your colleague, republican congressman peter king of long island. he's the chairman of the house subcommittee on counterterrorism -- counterintelligence and terrorism. this is a statement. i'll
it's because they want the security of the united states of america, and to me, everybody that's willing -- strike that. everybody that's able to make that contribution should be forced to do it. then when the congress says that it's mandatory that we send troops, and these troops may be in harm's way, members of congress will hear from their voters, and their voters would say whether or not in their opinion there should be a red line, or in their opinion, whether or not the united states...
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before kerry said in front of the world the word of america is at stake. before the entire administration leaked the plan to explain exactly were it had to act. right now we are way beyond the other arguments, we are way beyond the polls. way beyond the issues, is this the best way to attack. i this it is not. the only -- >> it doesn't matter -- >> cannot be -- >> you have to listen for a second to martin dempsey if the chairman of joint chiefs of staff says to you, it doesn't matter if we go tomorrow, it doesn't matter if we go next week, we will still have an effective military strike against assad. we will hurt assad. then that open it is window to this that so many americans want to take place. >> why? there is no gap that we can hurt assad. and i don't think that the chairman of the joint chiefs is the one who decides how america should act as a way to uphold its word and strength in the region. he tells the president what to work -- what works and what doesn't. we agree it could work, depending how you design it. the question is once you announced a
before kerry said in front of the world the word of america is at stake. before the entire administration leaked the plan to explain exactly were it had to act. right now we are way beyond the other arguments, we are way beyond the polls. way beyond the issues, is this the best way to attack. i this it is not. the only -- >> it doesn't matter -- >> cannot be -- >> you have to listen for a second to martin dempsey if the chairman of joint chiefs of staff says to you, it doesn't...
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this is about america's safety. this is about america's partner did' safety but in a couple of day's time, the republicans will have a lot more pour in what they are saying. you will hear democrats who are concerned about his position, and politics are bound to intervene. this may be labor day weekend but everything is ramping up. this is a huge moment. we are going to see a lot from the republicans. this takes congress away from the second-day quarterback. they have to put their money where they are their mouth is. we have heard belowback already for the direction the white house was headed but congress will have to get engaged in this debate and not just be the body that says, we told you so or you should have done this or it's only if you let us have our say. they are held accountable as well. they will have to think about how this plays both politically back home and on the world stage. >> there are a lot of escape hatches for members of congress. we can see the republican party being the internationalist party
this is about america's safety. this is about america's partner did' safety but in a couple of day's time, the republicans will have a lot more pour in what they are saying. you will hear democrats who are concerned about his position, and politics are bound to intervene. this may be labor day weekend but everything is ramping up. this is a huge moment. we are going to see a lot from the republicans. this takes congress away from the second-day quarterback. they have to put their money where...
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but we are the united states of america. we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in damascus. weigh built an international order and enforced the rules that gave it meaning. we did so because we believed that the rights of individuals to live in peace and dignity depends on the responsibilities of nations. we are perfect but this nation more than any other has been willing to meet those responsibilities. all members of congress, both parties, i ask you to take this vote for our national security. i am looking forward to the debate. in doing so i ask you, members of congress, to consider that some things are more important than partisan differences or the politics of the moment. ultimately this is not about who occupies this offense at any given time. it is about who we are as a country. i believe that the people's representatives must be invested in what america does abroad. now is the time to show the world that america keeps our commitment. we do what we say. we lead with the belief that right makes might.
but we are the united states of america. we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in damascus. weigh built an international order and enforced the rules that gave it meaning. we did so because we believed that the rights of individuals to live in peace and dignity depends on the responsibilities of nations. we are perfect but this nation more than any other has been willing to meet those responsibilities. all members of congress, both parties, i ask you to take this vote for our...
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america has released its intelligence dossier. i think people here can also read the signs, the signal, that could mean, all of that means an attack is imminent. people have been stockpiling food. i was add a bread shop this afternoon. government owned bakeries are going to be open 24 hours a day. people are really worried about the risks involved to them. there could be no matter how technologically advanced america is, there might be a missile that would hit a chemical weapons depo and spread poisoned gas across the city. so, people definitely worried and braced. >> is there any clear indication, assuming this is a significant military strike and u.s. officials are making it clear it will happen sooner rather than later, is there an indication of how the syrian government of president assad and his military commanders as well as their allies in hezbollah, lebanon and the iranian might respond? >> well, the only statement that the government has released from one official said we are expecting an attack at any moment. we are read
america has released its intelligence dossier. i think people here can also read the signs, the signal, that could mean, all of that means an attack is imminent. people have been stockpiling food. i was add a bread shop this afternoon. government owned bakeries are going to be open 24 hours a day. people are really worried about the risks involved to them. there could be no matter how technologically advanced america is, there might be a missile that would hit a chemical weapons depo and spread...
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if america launches an attack. we will largely go it alon, as the international community stands mostly silent. the white house says intel shows with high confidence bashar assad, a man they call a thug and murder gassed his own people including hundreds of children. hello, i'm uma pemmaraju. america's news headquarters live from the nation's capital starts right now. ♪ ♪ >> uma: we begin with live coverage in latest development of the syrian crisis. a team of military experts and analysts, including colonel oliver north on how the mission may unfold. house foreign affairs member, iliana ross layton will join us for more on the debate whether the president needs the okay from congress before he moves ahead with the military strike. live reports on what is happening on the ground on syria from connor powell, molly henneberg. we have coverage and breaking news with conor powell. >> reporter: the u.n. inspectors left syria today wrapping up a four-day trip. they are investigating claims of a chemical whens attack
if america launches an attack. we will largely go it alon, as the international community stands mostly silent. the white house says intel shows with high confidence bashar assad, a man they call a thug and murder gassed his own people including hundreds of children. hello, i'm uma pemmaraju. america's news headquarters live from the nation's capital starts right now. ♪ ♪ >> uma: we begin with live coverage in latest development of the syrian crisis. a team of military experts and...
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m daniel flynn the author on war on football, saving america's game. how can these lawyers and doctors do this, sure people get injured playing football, get injured a whole lot of other ways, too, right? >> what a lot of people don't understand 10% of the players suing the nfl never played a down in an official nfl game. these are guys who got cut in the preseason games, like we'll see tonight and tomorrow night, for me, it's hard to believe that guys who played in pop warner, high school and college, the idea they had a cup of coffee in the nfl and they're going to sue and say their brain damage occurred there, it's hard for me to believe, the guys who played in the strike in 1997, backup quarterbacks and kickers, they surd this brain injury, the ironic thing is, they're hurting every league they're not suing. youth football was 6%. if they go down 6 .. they're not going to last. >> that's such an important thing. i'm thinking, when you say it's easy, it's hard for these people to believe that suing the nfl is going to have -- it's easy to understand
m daniel flynn the author on war on football, saving america's game. how can these lawyers and doctors do this, sure people get injured playing football, get injured a whole lot of other ways, too, right? >> what a lot of people don't understand 10% of the players suing the nfl never played a down in an official nfl game. these are guys who got cut in the preseason games, like we'll see tonight and tomorrow night, for me, it's hard to believe that guys who played in pop warner, high...
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. >> america should feel confident and gratified that we are not alone in our condemnation and we are not alone in our will to do something about it and to act. the world is speaking out and many friends stand ready to respond. >> the global interest in this conflict is not a contemporary phenomenon. the middle east, as we know it, was created by western imperialism, specifically by britain and france, which divided the region into prote o protectorates. britain took the further iraq, jordan, and israel. many of those countries gained independence during and after world war ii, only to see themselves become pawns of the u.s. or the soviet union during the cold war union. our involvement in the middle east is nothing new. but the question remains, are we going to war? joining me now is nbc chief foreign correspondent, richard engel, live near the turkish border with syria. richard, what's the latest? >> reporter: the latest is we are on tender hooks and so are many syrians, to see if the united states will carry through on its threats, and all indications are that it will. perhaps even
. >> america should feel confident and gratified that we are not alone in our condemnation and we are not alone in our will to do something about it and to act. the world is speaking out and many friends stand ready to respond. >> the global interest in this conflict is not a contemporary phenomenon. the middle east, as we know it, was created by western imperialism, specifically by britain and france, which divided the region into prote o protectorates. britain took the further...
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there are a lot of people that obviously believe america should go full on against the assad regime. if you're on the other side of the equation in damascus, i have been in touch with a lot of people on the ground there today and yesterday, people there are quite nervous about what's going to happen but people there are also staying put at this point. i went out on thursday and i saw a lot of people going towards the border to neighboring lebanon, but it really wasn't the mass exodus that you might expect if people were thinking that this was going to be larger scale military action. there are some people on the ground in damascus who are stocking up on food, stocking up on things like canned food in case things get bad and they don't have any access to that if something happens. what people are worried about on the government controlled side is if these strikes destabilize the assad regime or if they destabilize the military, that is obviously fighting against the rebels in the outskirts of damascus, could that bring the fight closer to the center of damascus and closer to their liv
there are a lot of people that obviously believe america should go full on against the assad regime. if you're on the other side of the equation in damascus, i have been in touch with a lot of people on the ground there today and yesterday, people there are quite nervous about what's going to happen but people there are also staying put at this point. i went out on thursday and i saw a lot of people going towards the border to neighboring lebanon, but it really wasn't the mass exodus that you...
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of the campaign against assad but despite that yet another destroyer has joined america's warships in the region. and also this hour sleeping rough in london the number of homeless is still rising in the british capital despite the mayor's promises to curb the problem by the end of last year. news from russia and around the while this is the with me here national thanks for joining us. russian president vladimir putin has hit out at the allegations that assad's government carried out a chemical attack against its own people mourning the u.s. against military intervention he also added washington's claims the four intelligence report providing from evidence can be published disrespectful to its international partners thomas has more now on russia's reaction to the u.s. drums of war. president vladimir putin was addressing the press in vladivostok and he did have some strong words to say on the subject of syria he said that russia is of course against the use of chemical weapons and weapons of mass destruction but in this particularly we need to wait and see for the u.n. to do their job
of the campaign against assad but despite that yet another destroyer has joined america's warships in the region. and also this hour sleeping rough in london the number of homeless is still rising in the british capital despite the mayor's promises to curb the problem by the end of last year. news from russia and around the while this is the with me here national thanks for joining us. russian president vladimir putin has hit out at the allegations that assad's government carried out a chemical...
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yes, sir. >> counsel for america. delude to how candy crowley's wi-fi met barack obama in the presidential race. i wonder in 2016 with your suggestion would be how they would be structured in both the primaries and the general election corner in mitt romney on the contraception issue -- >> sure. lots of gotcha moments. george stephanopoulos was shameful. contraception was never a part of this campaign but it's what barack obama wanted. barack obama can bring it up. it's beyond the pale. so i have a lot more problem with george doing this than with barack obama doing this. so, moving forward i don't know that i want to get involved in the debate about the number of the debates. but i think republicans have to be much, much choosier about these debates. after they complained after the agreed to everything in the dates there's so much blame on the other side before you take responsible that yourself why were there know the dates held by fox? they said they wouldn't participate. how do you like them apples? we are going t
yes, sir. >> counsel for america. delude to how candy crowley's wi-fi met barack obama in the presidential race. i wonder in 2016 with your suggestion would be how they would be structured in both the primaries and the general election corner in mitt romney on the contraception issue -- >> sure. lots of gotcha moments. george stephanopoulos was shameful. contraception was never a part of this campaign but it's what barack obama wanted. barack obama can bring it up. it's beyond the...
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and he does so much donating to life america. he knows what it's like to be in kids' shoes. >> he's been dealing with this since he was 12 years old. just extraordinary. wow. >>> coming up next it's one of the most scenic roads in los angeles. what lies below mow holland drive is anything but. you're watching "cbs this morning saturday". sleeping apart. things should never come to this. that is why i'm through the moon to present our latest innovation, tempur choice. it features an adjustable support system that can be personalized with a touch of a button. so both of you can get the best sleep possible...together. goodnight love chickens. ...excuse my english, love birds.. [ male announcer ] what's in a can of del monte green beans? ♪ ♪ ♪ if i was a flower growing wild and free ♪ ♪ all i'd want is you to be my sweet honeybee ♪ ♪ and if was a tree growing tall and green ♪ ♪ all i'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves ♪ grown in america. picked & packed at the peak of ripeness. the same essential nutrients
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and a white america and latino america and asian america. there's the united states of america. >> but when he won re-election, the climbing ended. he'd enjoy all the powers of the presidency and none of the pressures that come with having to run again. this is how president obama in his second term talks about race. >> we must remind ourselves that the measure of progress for those who marched 50 years ago was not merely how many blacks could join the ranks of millionaires. it was whether this country would admit all people who are willing to work hard regardless of race into the ranks of the middle class life. >> is it any different? one of our guests thinks so. he's going to tell us why, right after this. ♪ ho ho ho [ female announcer ] at 100 calories, not all food choices add up. some are giant. some not so giant. when managing your weight, bigger is always better. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant >>> he's now furiously studying for panels here on "up" he's on thegrio.com. he says president obama is more willing to talk more bluntly about
and a white america and latino america and asian america. there's the united states of america. >> but when he won re-election, the climbing ended. he'd enjoy all the powers of the presidency and none of the pressures that come with having to run again. this is how president obama in his second term talks about race. >> we must remind ourselves that the measure of progress for those who marched 50 years ago was not merely how many blacks could join the ranks of millionaires. it was...
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for thet is time united states of america to act. guest: well, that certainly is the position of john mccain, republican senator, and others who are urging even more aggressive action to get involved in the civil war, to affect the outcome. clearly that is not going to happen under this president, or not intentionally. so we're going to have to see what happens in terms of weather strikes that do not take out bashar al-assad can be effective. way: how we look at the congress has looked at this issue in response to congress -- conflicts past. on the republican side, they tend to oppose or question anything that obama is doing good you have seen that in the words of john boehner, republican house speaker, who more or less supports taking some action, but is demanding more information. beennk that there has particularly in the libertarian right, a lot of opposition, and among the liberal democrats, some opposition. similar to the british parliament. there is a lot of queasiness over getting involved militarily after two long wars in ira
for thet is time united states of america to act. guest: well, that certainly is the position of john mccain, republican senator, and others who are urging even more aggressive action to get involved in the civil war, to affect the outcome. clearly that is not going to happen under this president, or not intentionally. so we're going to have to see what happens in terms of weather strikes that do not take out bashar al-assad can be effective. way: how we look at the congress has looked at this...
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next time on america tonight. >> a dry south america. and a letter led to the march on washington. ç] this weekend, forensic scientists have been unearthing the bodies of dozens of boys. the state gave them permission to exhume the long forgotten children who are as young as six years old. wasn't to mariana florida for the story. >> there are bodies burglaried on the campus. bodies buried over the course of 60 years next to a garbage dump on the cam bus where the black boys lived. >> i think it is something that the whole world needs to know. >> it was a place where the state put kids that got into trouble. they were sent there in the late 1950's. >> scary. the whole world had deserted us. >> this is a form of slavery, because they beat you to what they wanted you to be. >> they said they did back breaking farm work, he lost a toe, and when they ran afoul of the staff, they ended up in what they called the white house. >> i would call it the torture chamber, here is where you got your mind right. if you didn't know how to pray, you lear
next time on america tonight. >> a dry south america. and a letter led to the march on washington. ç] this weekend, forensic scientists have been unearthing the bodies of dozens of boys. the state gave them permission to exhume the long forgotten children who are as young as six years old. wasn't to mariana florida for the story. >> there are bodies burglaried on the campus. bodies buried over the course of 60 years next to a garbage dump on the cam bus where the black boys lived....
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well, the uneducation of america continues. elementary school students in one town taught the government is your family. >> starts with this worksheet apparently and this is what the worksheet says. government is like a nation's family. families take care of children and make sure they are safe. healthy, and educated. and free enjoy life. families encourage children to be independent, hard working and responsible. families make and enforce rules give appropriate punishments when rules are broken. >> alisyn: given to fourth graders in illinois and they had to memorize a t. and answer it. because after you you read that blurb, it asks you questions as worksheet does so define family, define government, define what the government does for children and they had to parrot that back to their teachers and some parents loonged at -- looked at this and stunned. >> tucker: not like greedy drunken neighbor trying to bother you and bum money off you. government is like mommy and tuck new at night and make sure you are safe. sometimes if yo
well, the uneducation of america continues. elementary school students in one town taught the government is your family. >> starts with this worksheet apparently and this is what the worksheet says. government is like a nation's family. families take care of children and make sure they are safe. healthy, and educated. and free enjoy life. families encourage children to be independent, hard working and responsible. families make and enforce rules give appropriate punishments when rules are...
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. >> president obama will ensure that the united states of america makes our own decisions on our own timelines based on our values and our interests. we know that after a decade of conflict, the american people are tired of war. believe me, i am, too. but fatigue does not absolve us of our responsibility. just longing for peace does not necessarily bring it about, and history would judge us all extraordinarily harshly if we turned a blind eye to a dictator's wanton use of weapons of mass destruction against all warnings, against all common understanding of decency. these things we do know. >> john kerry's extremely strong statement this afternoon seemed to leave almost zero doubt the white house intended to act unilaterally in syria with a military strike, but then rather confusingly, it was almost immediately followed up with a statement from the president, himself, at an event with baltic leaders that if not substantively opposed to kerry, the opposite in tone. >> the world has an obligation to make sure that we maintain the norm against the use of chemical weapons. now, i have not
. >> president obama will ensure that the united states of america makes our own decisions on our own timelines based on our values and our interests. we know that after a decade of conflict, the american people are tired of war. believe me, i am, too. but fatigue does not absolve us of our responsibility. just longing for peace does not necessarily bring it about, and history would judge us all extraordinarily harshly if we turned a blind eye to a dictator's wanton use of weapons of mass...
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the administration is going into overdrive, trying to sell a skept skeptical america on a military response. >> the united states government now knows that at least 1,429 syrians were killed in this attack, including at least 426 children. >> not considering any open-ended commitment. we're not considering any boots on the ground approach. >> there is credibility, it will impact our national security for generations if we do not get it right. >> we come out, drawn into a regional conflict, which could happen, and more lives could be taken. before any military action is conducted by the united states, we need to have a full debate. >> we stand for democracy. we stand for human rights. we stand for not allowing innocent civilians, including children, to be gassed. >> it's clear to me that the british parliament, reflecting the views of the british people, do not want to see british military action. i get that, and the government will act accordingly. >> what we failed to do here is gain international support for that principle ahead of time. now we are scrambling while our ships are in place
the administration is going into overdrive, trying to sell a skept skeptical america on a military response. >> the united states government now knows that at least 1,429 syrians were killed in this attack, including at least 426 children. >> not considering any open-ended commitment. we're not considering any boots on the ground approach. >> there is credibility, it will impact our national security for generations if we do not get it right. >> we come out, drawn into a...
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he wants his legacy to get america out of engagements in the middle east. he doesn't want his legacy to get into another one. then you john kerry. he has a serial problem. he was pushing for engagement with assad. he thought that assad could be turned, that he was basically a guy who was willing to break from iran and go with the united states. so now kerry has his own legacy problem. he doesn't want to go down as the guy who let assad skate by. he's got to double down. >> let's talk about the numbers in this country. we've gone over progressives who watch this show, a lot of them. look at these numbers now. 46-46, which is the argument we had last night with ignatius and somebody else right now. he is a state reporter, ignatius, but he is a moderate. the problem faces among smart, progressive people who are skeptical about military involvement, now look at this is a 50-50. even given the iraq. >> but you mentioned that the republican numbers are probably slanted because people dislike obama. >> he can say i'm going pardon the thanksgiving turkey and they'd
he wants his legacy to get america out of engagements in the middle east. he doesn't want his legacy to get into another one. then you john kerry. he has a serial problem. he was pushing for engagement with assad. he thought that assad could be turned, that he was basically a guy who was willing to break from iran and go with the united states. so now kerry has his own legacy problem. he doesn't want to go down as the guy who let assad skate by. he's got to double down. >> let's talk...
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been hereicans have before and we're on the tail end america's longest war and that changes people's appetite about what can be done surgical strike they used to call it. sound appealing but we've discovered it doesn't exist. the question is worded makes such a difference in the answer. we've seen over the past week has been an unprecedented the part campaign on of the obama administration. it's not like they said, we're going to bomb. building up and building up with the state department at the front of this reallyng system but trying to send a signal about legitimacy, justification, about they think they have support from the arab league, about the danger -- i want to make a point that peter made about iran, although it's true we don't want win sinceran to they've been supporting the syrian regime, iran is not the use ofth chemical weapons because they had chemical weapons used against them. quiet on this issue. gwen: let's talk about congress for a minute. boehner, the house speaker, wrote a letter to the president being there should meaningful consultation. everybody is interpret
been hereicans have before and we're on the tail end america's longest war and that changes people's appetite about what can be done surgical strike they used to call it. sound appealing but we've discovered it doesn't exist. the question is worded makes such a difference in the answer. we've seen over the past week has been an unprecedented the part campaign on of the obama administration. it's not like they said, we're going to bomb. building up and building up with the state department at...
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. >> this is part of america's plan to divide the middle east. it started with iraq, and now syria. and this is in israel's interest. >> an american intervention is a flagrant interference. it happened in iraq, i maybe evn syria and maybe even egypt. >> there are those who have warned what assad has repeatedly said. the fire in syria won't stop at its borders. >> as we mentioned the u.n. inspection team has left syria arriving in lebanon. it could take weeks for them to release their findings, but the u.s. may not wait for that report before launching an attack. we have more from the u.n. where diplomats are working to find other solutions. >> ththe ambassadors and five five-member security council are on their way. a place where so many historical decisions have been taken. instead they arrive at the office of the u.n. secretary general th the ambassador of the country by passing the security council. ban ki-moon told the five ambassadors the weapons inspectors have made good progress taking samples, a witness statement inside syria at the site of the chemical attacks. they will no
. >> this is part of america's plan to divide the middle east. it started with iraq, and now syria. and this is in israel's interest. >> an american intervention is a flagrant interference. it happened in iraq, i maybe evn syria and maybe even egypt. >> there are those who have warned what assad has repeatedly said. the fire in syria won't stop at its borders. >> as we mentioned the u.n. inspection team has left syria arriving in lebanon. it could take weeks for them to...
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the oldest brewery in america. >> pennsylvania, baby. >> 11:30 tomorrow. check it out. >> i went to school in pennsylvania. that was a steady drink, buddy. >> the pride of pennsylvania. >> there's not much that can stop new yorkers in their tracks, but the power lines were cut on the subway yesterday to the b and q lines more than an hour because there were kittens on the loose, and they were rescued after seven hours. the kittens are safe, but the entire system for the b and q lines was shut down for an hour to save these little guys. keep track of your pets, people. i am sure there are angry new yorkers in a hurry to go somewhere. but they found them. >> those were huge rats. >> that's what you see on the tracks. >> put more in the subway system to kill the rats, that's a good idea. >> that's actually a great idea. >> the rats would kill the kittens. >> better than bloomberg's idea, sterilize the rats. he has some doozies. >> five days straight of bad phrases. here is another. issues. when a guy gets caught wearing a dress and leather mask in a public re
the oldest brewery in america. >> pennsylvania, baby. >> 11:30 tomorrow. check it out. >> i went to school in pennsylvania. that was a steady drink, buddy. >> the pride of pennsylvania. >> there's not much that can stop new yorkers in their tracks, but the power lines were cut on the subway yesterday to the b and q lines more than an hour because there were kittens on the loose, and they were rescued after seven hours. the kittens are safe, but the entire system...
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no wonder volt is america's best-selling plug-in. that's american ingenuity to find new roads. ♪ the 2013 volt. charge ahead of the rest in the hov lane. ♪ >>> at this hour, it's being reported president obama is consulting with preparation and u.k. leaders, but he has not made a decision. so will the u.s. go it alone in syria. john bolton joins us. it looks like it will be president obama and maybe the president of france at this point. things look rather bleak in terms of getting allies. >> we don't know that the french are actually going to be using military assets. they will be cheering us on perhaps. but as of now it will be essentially a united states operation. so you have the obama administration with people like joe biden and john kerry who spent years criticizing the bush administration for its unilateralism, doing something that truly is unilateral as opposed to things done in the bush administration likely the overthrow of saddam hussein that had dozens of coalition members along with it. >> what's the difference betw
no wonder volt is america's best-selling plug-in. that's american ingenuity to find new roads. ♪ the 2013 volt. charge ahead of the rest in the hov lane. ♪ >>> at this hour, it's being reported president obama is consulting with preparation and u.k. leaders, but he has not made a decision. so will the u.s. go it alone in syria. john bolton joins us. it looks like it will be president obama and maybe the president of france at this point. things look rather bleak in terms of getting...
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they are just a part of the state and a part of america and who we are. to lose them would be just awful >> what's amazing is that one of these can sprout from one of these. these are each sequoia seeds >> reporter: dean shenk has been a ranger in yosemite for 40 years. he educates the public about the park's iconic giants. since the rim fire began, shenk has answered a lot of questions about how the sequoias cope with fire. like rain, you want a little bit of rain but you don't want too much. this is too much fire. lawye >> reporter: shenk says the mighty trees have their own defense mechanisms against fire including a natural flame retardant in their thick bark, which do a pretty good job of defending them from most fires. >> it's rare to find a giant sequoia without a fire scar. the bark at the base of a giant sequoia can be four feet thick but as it goes up 40 feet it can thin to two. >> reporter: at a nearby stand of young sequoias, shenk explained how a prescribed burn- - a low-intensity fire set and controlled by park staff which have been standard
they are just a part of the state and a part of america and who we are. to lose them would be just awful >> what's amazing is that one of these can sprout from one of these. these are each sequoia seeds >> reporter: dean shenk has been a ranger in yosemite for 40 years. he educates the public about the park's iconic giants. since the rim fire began, shenk has answered a lot of questions about how the sequoias cope with fire. like rain, you want a little bit of rain but you don't...
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what will it mean for america if he does? i'll talk to hans blix, the former chief united nations weapons inspector. >>> plus, the nfl's land mark concussion settlement. what it means for the sport and the safety of the players. i'll talk exclusively to jim mcmahon who is suffering from dementia. he has a lot to say on the game, the risks and his life right now. >> a lotd to lot to get there on the ehuge enormous story. reacting to the sec stair of state. washington statements are unak e -- to complete their work nortd to get an objective op of what is happening from a u.s. military strike. >> their contention is they have the information in hand that could lead the president to make that decision. what they are waiting for is eeea go ahead and go id. that wouz come here to the pentagon and be september tout to the fleet would be the missiles being launched in the eastern med trarnian. all of this awaits the president's di sigs. they are making the case that they feel they have the int intelligence to back this. >> the rap re
what will it mean for america if he does? i'll talk to hans blix, the former chief united nations weapons inspector. >>> plus, the nfl's land mark concussion settlement. what it means for the sport and the safety of the players. i'll talk exclusively to jim mcmahon who is suffering from dementia. he has a lot to say on the game, the risks and his life right now. >> a lotd to lot to get there on the ehuge enormous story. reacting to the sec stair of state. washington statements...
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he thinks it is america's strength in the world that causes the problem, so a weaker america will lead to a more peaceful world. that's his view. >> what's the best thing could happen from a limited strike. if everything went the president's way, what happens? >> the best that would happen is iran and others draw the conclusion there's a price to be paid for pursuing weapons of mass destruction, nuclear, chemical, biological. i think there's almost zero chance they'll get it. more that they can get away with it. >>> next, senator lindsey gram goes on the record. and colonel oliver north goes inside a potential strike in syria. breaking coverage of the crisis in syria continues, that's next. ! start fresh and finish sparkling with s'wipe out wet cloths. va-va-vivid for a 400% better clean. from new olay fresh effects. [ villain ] well mr. baldwin... it appears our journey has come to a delightful end. then i better use the capital one purchase eraser to redeem my venture miles for this trip. purchase eraser? it's the easy way to erase any recent travel expense. i just pick a charge, lik
he thinks it is america's strength in the world that causes the problem, so a weaker america will lead to a more peaceful world. that's his view. >> what's the best thing could happen from a limited strike. if everything went the president's way, what happens? >> the best that would happen is iran and others draw the conclusion there's a price to be paid for pursuing weapons of mass destruction, nuclear, chemical, biological. i think there's almost zero chance they'll get it. more...
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the most highly recommended bed in america. buy a tempur-pedic mattress set and get a free twin tempur-simplicity mattress. find a store near you at tempurpedic.com. aaah! aaaaah! theres a guy on the window! do something, dad! aaaah! aaaah! what is happening? they're rate suckers. their bad driving makes car insurance more expensive for the rest of us. good thing there's snapshot from progressive. snap it in and get a discount based on your goodriving. stop paying for rate suckers. try snapshot free at progressive.com. neil: you think you had a bad august, at least you have stock. this guy has no support, no friends, no support. so far no luck. welcome, everybody, i am neil cavuto. syria opened the wound, but it has been pestering for years. we have zero global credit. nobody respects us. they love our music, they love our food and fashion, but when it comes to eating what we say and follow what we believe, they do not. and they won't. the past few days s made that vy clr.
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america. >> al-jazeera social america community online. >> this is your outlet for those conversations >> post, upload and interact. >> every night, share undiscovered stories. >> the stream, tomorrow night, >>> higher temperatures this weekend could erase gains made against that massive wildfire, which is still threatening yosemite national park. some 5,000 firefighters have been battling round the clock to contain the california rim fire. now it seems their work may not be over yet. "america tonight" caught up with one firefighter who has been in the heat of the battle. >> my name is michael gallagher and i'm presently a battalion chief at carp summerland fire. i haven't been on anything this big in probably 20 years. we have been assigned night operations. we work all night long. come back, we get resupplied, refueled. we eat. we can, we catch a few hours of sleep and we go back and do it again. this is our eighth, ninth day on the line, and we're going to keep going until either somebody relieves us or we turn a corner on this thing and put it out. we were up in a division last nig
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will it mean for america if he does? i'll talk to the former chief of the united nations weapons inspector. >>> plus, the nfl's landmark concussion settlement. what it means for the sport and safety of players. i'll talk to jim mcman who is suffering from dementia. he's only 54 years old and has a lot to say on the game, the risks and his life right now. >>> we begin with breaking news on syria. tonight, president obama is considering a limited attack in response to syria's use of chemical weapons. the white house released today this photo of the president meeting with his top national security team. a lot to get to tonight on this huge story with enormous ramifications. let's begin with our pentagon correspondent, barbara starr. the russian foreign ministry just put out a statement reacting to secretary of state kerry and other things, the russians saying washington statements threatening to apply force to syria are unacceptable, even u.s. allies have called for taking a break to wait for the u.n. expects to complete th
will it mean for america if he does? i'll talk to the former chief of the united nations weapons inspector. >>> plus, the nfl's landmark concussion settlement. what it means for the sport and safety of players. i'll talk to jim mcman who is suffering from dementia. he's only 54 years old and has a lot to say on the game, the risks and his life right now. >>> we begin with breaking news on syria. tonight, president obama is considering a limited attack in response to syria's...
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he wants his legacy to get america out of engagements in the middle east. he doesn't want his legacy to get into another one. then you john kerry. he has a syria problem. he was pushing for engagement with assad. he met with assad in 2009 on capitol hill. he thought assad could be turned, thought he was basically a guy willing to break from iran and go with the united states. so now kerry has his own legacy problem. he doesn't want to go down as the guy who let assad skate by. he's got to double down. >> let's talk about the numbers in this country. we've gone over progressives who watch this show, a lot of them. look at these numbers now. 46-46, which is the argument we had last night with ignatius and somebody else right now. he is is is a "state" reporter. ignatius, but he is a moderate. the problem faces among smart, progressive people who are skeptical about military involvement, now look at this is a 50-50. even given the iraq. >> but you mentioned that the republican numbers are probably slanted because people dislike obama. >> he can say i'm going p
he wants his legacy to get america out of engagements in the middle east. he doesn't want his legacy to get into another one. then you john kerry. he has a syria problem. he was pushing for engagement with assad. he met with assad in 2009 on capitol hill. he thought assad could be turned, thought he was basically a guy willing to break from iran and go with the united states. so now kerry has his own legacy problem. he doesn't want to go down as the guy who let assad skate by. he's got to...
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so, a weaker america will lead to a more peaceful world. that's his view. >> greta: what's the best thing that could happened from a limited strike? if everything went the president's way, what happens? >> the best that could happen would be that iran and others do draw the conclusion that there is a price to be paid for pursuing weapons of mass destruction. nuclear chemical or biological. i think there is almost zero chance they will draw that lesson. in fact, i think the odds are almost overwhelming that they will draw the wrong conclusion, that they can get away with it. >> greta: thank you, sir. >> thank you. >> greta: coming up, what action should the u.s. take with syria. senator lindsey graham is not wavering. he is here to go "on the record" next. lt. colonel oliver north takes you inside a potential strike on syria. breaking news of the crisis in syria that's next. when you realize you need to switch to verizon, it's a reality check. i had my reality check when i'd be sitting there with my friends who had their verizon phones and i
so, a weaker america will lead to a more peaceful world. that's his view. >> greta: what's the best thing that could happened from a limited strike? if everything went the president's way, what happens? >> the best that could happen would be that iran and others do draw the conclusion that there is a price to be paid for pursuing weapons of mass destruction. nuclear chemical or biological. i think there is almost zero chance they will draw that lesson. in fact, i think the odds are...
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. >>> the america's cup finals are just over a week away. lawrence scott explains there's plenty of sailing on the bay. the young guns have been given wings on their own catamarans. >> america is set to face the emirates team. the summer of racing turns its attention to sailing's next wave with the red bull youth america's cup. these are the same boats used during last year's world cup series on the bay. the sailors representing the american teams are expecting the very best out of the international competition. >> all the teams are top sailors. there are a few really good teams from around the world. >> each team has strong individual talent. there's olympic medallists in the field. it will be a tough regatta. the 1845s are physically demanding. everybody has been working hard in the gym and are fit and ready to go. >> there are six sailors from 19 to 24. there's a nationality rule. they're ready to show their stuff knowing this is the pathway to be aboard a boat in the pursuit for the america's cup. they seek the title that will be won on
. >>> the america's cup finals are just over a week away. lawrence scott explains there's plenty of sailing on the bay. the young guns have been given wings on their own catamarans. >> america is set to face the emirates team. the summer of racing turns its attention to sailing's next wave with the red bull youth america's cup. these are the same boats used during last year's world cup series on the bay. the sailors representing the american teams are expecting the very best out...
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. >> president obama will ensure that the united states of america makes our own decisions on our own timelines based on our values and our interests. we know that after a decade of conflict, the american people are tired of war. believe me, i am, too. but fatigue does not absolve us of our responsibility. just longing for peace does not necessarily bring it about, and history would judge us all extraordinarily harshly if we turned a blind eye to a dictator's wanton use of weapons of mass destruction against all warnings, against all common understanding of decency. these things we do know. >> john kerry's extremely strong statement this afternoon seemed to leave almost zero doubt the white house intended to act unilaterally in syria with a military strike, but then rather confusingly, it was almost immediately followed up with a statement from the president, himself, at an event with baltic leaders that if not substantively opposed to kerry, the opposite in tone. >> the world has an obligation to make sure that we maintain the norm against the use of chemical weapons. now, i have not
. >> president obama will ensure that the united states of america makes our own decisions on our own timelines based on our values and our interests. we know that after a decade of conflict, the american people are tired of war. believe me, i am, too. but fatigue does not absolve us of our responsibility. just longing for peace does not necessarily bring it about, and history would judge us all extraordinarily harshly if we turned a blind eye to a dictator's wanton use of weapons of mass...
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we are the united states of america. we are the country that has tried, not always successfully, always tried to honor a set of universal values around which we have organized our lives and our aspirations. this crime against conscious, this crime against humanity, this crime against the most fundamental principles of international community, against the norm of the international community, this matters to us and it matters to who we are and it matters to leadership and our credibility in the world. it matters if nothing is done. it matters if the world speaks out in condemnation and then nothing happens. america should feel confident and gratified we are not alone in our condemnation and we are not alone in our will to do something about it and to act. the world is speaking out. many friends stand ready to respond. the arab league pledged "to hold to the syrian regime fully responsible for this crime." the organization for islamic cooperation said we needed "to hold the syrian government legally and morally accountable
we are the united states of america. we are the country that has tried, not always successfully, always tried to honor a set of universal values around which we have organized our lives and our aspirations. this crime against conscious, this crime against humanity, this crime against the most fundamental principles of international community, against the norm of the international community, this matters to us and it matters to who we are and it matters to leadership and our credibility in the...
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america hardly wanted to go alone. john kerry stressed america's oldest ally had called the attack and outrage. australia and turkey had given support. no mention of britain. hutchence,me against this crime against humanity, this crime against the most fundamental principles of international community, against the norm of the international community -- this matters to us. it matters to who we are. , and tors to leadership our credibility in the world. stressed theobama limits of action, and made it clear he has not made a decision. >> in no event are we considering no terry action -- military action that would involve boots on the ground, a long-term campaign, but we are looking at the possibility of a act.ed, narrow >> there have been protests against action, but it's not just that. more than 200 members of say they should be allowed to vote. an opinion poll suggests at least half the american public are against the strike. >> do you think it's too much of a hotbed, as far as the other nations that have their interest
america hardly wanted to go alone. john kerry stressed america's oldest ally had called the attack and outrage. australia and turkey had given support. no mention of britain. hutchence,me against this crime against humanity, this crime against the most fundamental principles of international community, against the norm of the international community -- this matters to us. it matters to who we are. , and tors to leadership our credibility in the world. stressed theobama limits of action, and...
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it could turn out to be pivotal speech in terms of gathering support of people in america. >> i think he was -- >> rather than himself, obama giving that speech? >> i think he was laying the foundation for military action which i think he'll probably start to see tonight or tomorrow. >> really? i support that. >> think that's probably the obvious timiintiming. >> i was going to say the american people won't rally around the president unless he gives a forceful case why america needs do that. the president may send john kerry out because john kerry has more credibility in congress than the president. it may have been a better move if he's trying to get congress to get behind him and get behind whatever plan he is in fact -- >> kerry really looks like a kansas city. he's been rehearsing for this. >> jim, i get a little cross sometimes, you're going to love this, at some of my republican congressional friends. i really do. because here's why. if george w. bush were the president and he acted quickly, which the element of surprise is so important -- >> no question. >> all right. republica
it could turn out to be pivotal speech in terms of gathering support of people in america. >> i think he was -- >> rather than himself, obama giving that speech? >> i think he was laying the foundation for military action which i think he'll probably start to see tonight or tomorrow. >> really? i support that. >> think that's probably the obvious timiintiming. >> i was going to say the american people won't rally around the president unless he gives a...
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he wants his legacy to get america out of enthe agements in the middle east. he doesn't want his legacy to get into another one. then you john kerry. he has a serial problem. he was pushing for engagement with assad. he thought that assad could be turned, that he was basically a guy who was willing to break from iran and go with the united states. so now kerry has his own legacy problem. he doesn't want to go down as the guy who let assad skate by. he's got to double down. >> let's talk about the numbers in this country. we've gone over progressives who watch this show, a lot of them. look at these numbers now. 46-46, which is the argument we had last night with ignatius and somebody else right now. he is a state reporter, ignatius, but he is a moderate. the problem faces among smart, progressive people who are skeptical about military involvement, now look at this is a 50-50. even given the iraq. >> but you mentioned that the republican numbers are probably slanted because people dislike obama. >> he can say i'm going pardon the thanksgiving turkey and they'd
he wants his legacy to get america out of enthe agements in the middle east. he doesn't want his legacy to get into another one. then you john kerry. he has a serial problem. he was pushing for engagement with assad. he thought that assad could be turned, that he was basically a guy who was willing to break from iran and go with the united states. so now kerry has his own legacy problem. he doesn't want to go down as the guy who let assad skate by. he's got to double down. >> let's talk...